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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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